There aren’t many things about spring and summer we don’t absolutely love. Sure, 100-degree temperatures can be unpleasant. As can three straight days of rain no matter how many May flowers it produces. And perhaps we could do without those pesky mosquito bites. But overall, the next several months are full of happiness. Full of memories, adventures and soaking up the sun (with proper sunscreen, of course).
When we think about all the good times in store, what’s better than filling your home with a scent that transports you to your favorite memory? From tropical fruits to those days and nights spent at summer camp, here are the best scented candles to fill your favorite spaces with the smells of the seasons.
Voluspa Saijo Persimmon 3 Wick Tin Candle, $24 at Voluspa
A fruity blend featuring persimmon, nectarine, peach and red currant. Throw in bouquets of white jasmine and you’ve got the perfect warm-weather scent. Plus, the ornate tin will perk up any table or vanity.
White Barn Sun-Drenched Linen 3-Wick Candle, $24.50 at Bath & Body Works
Boasting cool cotton, crisp apple, soft musk and even essential oils, this candle is the epitome of the sunny days ahead.
Boheme Wanderlust Boxed Candle in Tahiti, $45 at Anthropologie
Take a trip to Tahiti without leaving your house thanks to this season-appropriate candle. It has a lovely aroma of sea salt and hibiscus leaf within a mix of frangipani, tiare, strawberry and gardenia.
Pinrose Sun Saint Candle, $49 at Pinrose
This scented candle boasts a blend of dry coconut wood and sea salt. Simply light the 100 percent cotton wick to transport yourself to the shore.
Diptyque Mimosa Scented Candle, $38 at Net-a-Porter
Always wanted to visit the French Riviera? Now you don’t need to leave your comfy couch to get the experience with this floral-scented candle. There are also notes of straw and honey along with salty accords.
Jo Malone London Wood Sage & Sea Salt Candle, $69 at Nordstrom
This candle will make you feel like you’re right by the ocean thanks to its combo of sea salt and sage.
Homesick Summer Camp Candle, $34 at Homesick
Head back to camp with this candle featuring top notes of green grass, lemon and lime. There are even notes of sunscreen, smoke and jasmine.
TOCCA Capri Candle, $42 at Sephora
Take a trip to the Mediterranean with this fruit-based pick. Grapefruit, melon and lemons are enhanced by peach, bougainvillea and jasmine. Add in a touch of soft cypress wood and rare Italian amber and you’ve got a truly well-rounded aroma.
Nest Sicilian Tangerine 3-Wick Candle, $70 at Nest
We love a fresh fruity candle this time of year. So we’re completely smitten with Nest’s blend of Sicilian tangerine, bergamot, passion fruit and mango.
Vancouver Candle Co. Atlantic, $39 at Vancouver Candle Co.
Imagine traipsing through fields of lavender while enjoying the costal breeze. That’s exactly what you get with this summery scent.